Direct answer
Expect $32–$100 at Frenchies Modern Nail Care vs Prose Nails. The full documented set runs $15–$100 because it also covers add-ons, policy charges and package pricing. The median across all 8 documented amounts is $52.
The single most useful habit is to ask for the service name and the tier together. "Basic manicure" on its own can map to three different prices on the same menu.
- Working range
- $32–$100
- U.S. market midpoint
- $33 per service
- Basis
- 8 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $32–$100 is the working range for Frenchies Modern Nail Care vs Prose Nails, from 8 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $15–$100 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for basic manicure is $33 per service.
- Add about 29% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 3 weeks, the annual cost is around $673.
- The largest single variable is length and shape — extending past the natural free edge is billed per length band.
What the brand actually publishes
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 5 of these 8 lines are actual services and the rest are add-ons, plans or policy charges that should never be averaged together.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic manicure starting price | $32 | $32 | — | Official menu; starting price where stated |
| Deluxe manicure starting price | $48 | $48 | — | Official menu; starting price where stated |
| Classic pedicure starting price | $52 | $52 | — | Official menu; starting price where stated |
| Deluxe pedicure starting price | $68 | $68 | — | Official menu; starting price where stated |
| Apres gel extensions starting price | $100 | $100 | — | Official menu; starting price where stated |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe massage manicure add-on | $15 | $15 | — | Official menu; starting price where stated |
| Gel polish manicure add-on | $25 | $25 | — | Official menu; starting price where stated |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP annual membership | $50 | $50 | — | PROSE Nails |
Published prices change without warning. The date at the top indicates how recently this was checked.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
These are U.S. market ranges compiled from published industry pricing data, not figures published by any single brand. Use them to place a quote against the national picture.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic manicure | $20 | $33 | $50 | per service | File, shape, cuticle work and regular polish. |
| Gel manicure | $30 | $45 | $70 | per service | Cured colour; removal is frequently a separate charge. |
| Acrylic full set | $45 | $65 | $110 | per set | Length and shape add cost; fills are cheaper. |
| Acrylic fill | $30 | $45 | $75 | per fill | Typically every 2-3 weeks. |
| Dip powder set | $35 | $50 | $80 | per set | Lands between gel and acrylic on price and wear. |
| Basic pedicure | $30 | $45 | $70 | per service | Soak, nail work, callus smoothing and polish. |
| Spa pedicure | $45 | $68 | $110 | per service | Adds scrub, mask, hot stones or paraffin. |
| Gel removal | $10 | $18 | $35 | add-on | Frequently waived if you rebook colour the same visit. |
| Nail art | $5 | $15 | $45 | per nail | Charged per nail or per set depending on the tech. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
What basic manicure costs in your metro tier
Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $33 national median for basic manicure gives the following planning ranges.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $45–$58 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $36–$44 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $31–$36 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $23–$31 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $33 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
What actually changes your price
Every one of these is optional in the sense that you can refuse it — but only if you know it is coming before you are in the chair.
- Product system+$10–$45
Regular polish, gel, dip and acrylic sit on different price tiers.
- Soak-off removal+$10–$25
Removal of a previous set is its own line unless rebooking.
- Length and shape+$5–$20
Extending past the natural free edge is billed per length band.
- Nail art or French+$5–$45
Charged per nail or as a set surcharge.
- Repair of a broken nail+$5–$15
Priced per nail at most salons.
Related cost breakdowns: Acrylic Nails Cost, Chrome Nails Cost and Nail Art Cost.
Avoid these before you book
Every one of these is common, avoidable, and has a dollar figure attached. Not one requires negotiation — just one question asked at the right time.
- 1Not asking about removalcosts $10–$25
Soaking off a previous set is charged unless you rebook the same service.
- 2Agreeing to art without a per-nail pricecosts $10–$45
Art is billed per nail and adds up quickly.
- 3Choosing length without checking the bandcosts $5–$20
Extension length is priced in bands at most salons.
- 4Saying "gel" when you mean a gel manicure on natural nailscosts $15–$40
Gel extensions and gel polish are different price tiers.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How To Compare Salon Prices and How To Choose A Nail Salon.
Exactly what to ask when you book
Read these out. It takes under two minutes and they are the difference between a quote and a surprise. Save the last one for emphasis — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "What is the exact price for basic manicure at my hair length and density?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
At checkout: check the itemised total against the quote before paying. Corrections are simple at the desk and nearly impossible afterwards.
The sensible total, worked through
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $63 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $63 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $13 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $76 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.7% | $5.09 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $13.68 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $94.77 | 50% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 6.7% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
The rule of thumb: add approximately 50% to any menu price for basic manicure to get your sensible out-the-door number.
Swap in your own base price and work this out for your precise service.
What basic manicure costs you over per year
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Basic manicure maintained every 3 weeks works out to roughly $673 per year once gratuity is included.
| Provider level | Per visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $20 | 17 | $340 | $68 | $408 |
| National median | $33 | 17 | $561 | $112 | $673 |
| Premium provider | $50 | 17 | $850 | $170 | $1,020 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is expected rather than optional. Strip it out if you budget gratuity on a separate line.
Before hunting a lower-priced provider, look at the interval. One fewer visit per year is about $40 kept; two fewer is $79. Neither costs you any quality.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
The honest test is your sensible visit count, not your intended one. Most people overestimate by 30–50%. Take the number below and check it against how you behaved last quarter.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46 / month | $33 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $552 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $73 / month | $33 | 2.2 visits | 27 visits | $876 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $106 / month | $33 | 3.2 visits | 39 visits | $1,272 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Uses a $33 market per-visit rate. Substitute the rate you were actually quoted.
You can run your own break-even against your actual visit count.
Gratuity, converted from percentages into money
Working out a percentage on the spot is a nuisance. These are the dollar amounts at the low, middle and high end of the market range.
| Gratuity rate | On $20 | On $33 | On $50 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $3 | $4.95 | $7.50 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $3.60 | $5.94 | $9 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $4 | $6.60 | $10 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $5 | $8.25 | $12.50 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- If more than one person worked on you, ask how tips are shared before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
- If the salon owner performed the service, tipping is optional by convention - though rarely refused.
- A tip is for the work performed, not for the price you were charged. Do not penalise a provider for a menu they did not set.
- Holiday tipping is a separate convention from per-visit tipping and is generally a one-off larger amount.
Your other options, and when each wins
The helpful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
What people want to know before booking
How much does Frenchies Modern Nail Care vs Prose Nails cost?
Plan on $32–$100. Across the 8 amounts documented here the median line is $52, the cheapest is $15 and the dearest is $100. The broader span includes add-ons, plans and policy charges along with the service itself.
What does deluxe massage manicure add-on cost?
The published figure for deluxe massage manicure add-on is $15. Official menu; starting price where stated. A fixed $15 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is gel polish manicure add-on?
The published figure for gel polish manicure add-on is $25. Official menu; starting price where stated. A fixed $25 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for classic manicure starting price?
Classic manicure starting price: $32 as published. Official menu; starting price where stated. Compare that against the $33 U.S. median for basic manicure before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does deluxe manicure starting price cost?
Deluxe manicure starting price: $48 as published. Official menu; starting price where stated. Compare that against the $33 U.S. median for basic manicure before deciding whether it is competitive.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Frenchies Modern Nail Care vs Prose Nails?
Add approximately 25%. On a $66 service that is about $82 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What is the annual cost of Frenchies Modern Nail Care vs Prose Nails?
Around $673 annually if you maintain it every 3 weeks. Each visit you skip is about $40 back, which is typically a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $28 and $46 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Do I pay extra to have old gel taken off?
Normally a separate $10–$25 line unless you are rebooking the identical service.
What is the best value nail service?
On cost per week of wear, gel at about $45 for two to three weeks and acrylic fills at $45 every three weeks both beat regular polish, which seldom survives a week.
Sources and how we checked them
6 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.
- Official service menuManicure, pedicure, waxing and esthetic service prices · updated 2026
- Official membership and salon pageAnnual membership amount and included reduction · updated 2026
- Official Self-Care Stash membershipMonthly contribution, reduction, commitment and cancellation timing · updated 2026
- Official waxing menuService prices and durations · updated 2026
- Official Passport programLoyalty benefits, earning rules and cancellation notice · updated 2026
- Official services and practices pageService model and sanitation/product practices · updated 2026
Pricing shifts. If your quote differed, send it over and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Frenchies Modern Nail Care vs Prose Nails cost?
Plan on $32–$100. Across the 8 amounts documented here the median line is $52, the cheapest is $15 and the dearest is $100. The broader span includes add-ons, plans and policy charges along with the service itself.
What does deluxe massage manicure add-on cost?
The published figure for deluxe massage manicure add-on is $15. Official menu; starting price where stated. A fixed $15 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is gel polish manicure add-on?
The published figure for gel polish manicure add-on is $25. Official menu; starting price where stated. A fixed $25 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for classic manicure starting price?
Classic manicure starting price: $32 as published. Official menu; starting price where stated. Compare that against the $33 U.S. median for basic manicure before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does deluxe manicure starting price cost?
Deluxe manicure starting price: $48 as published. Official menu; starting price where stated. Compare that against the $33 U.S. median for basic manicure before deciding whether it is competitive.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Frenchies Modern Nail Care vs Prose Nails?
Add around 25%. On a $66 service that is about $82 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What is the annual cost of Frenchies Modern Nail Care vs Prose Nails?
Around $673 annually if you maintain it every 3 weeks. Each visit you skip is about $40 back, which is normally a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $28 and $46 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Do I pay extra to have old gel taken off?
Typically a separate $10–$25 line unless you are rebooking the identical service.
What is the best value nail service?
On cost per week of wear, gel at about $45 for two to three weeks and acrylic fills at $45 every three weeks both beat regular polish, which seldom survives a week.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.